CocoLaPalm Seaside Resort is a mid-priced stay on the Negril beach strip, aimed at travellers who want to be close to the sand without paying all-inclusive prices. The setting is low-rise and relaxed, with garden surroundings, an easy walk to beach bars and restaurants, and a short taxi ride to Rick’s Café and the West End cliffs. Rooms are comfortable rather than lavish, and the appeal lies in the location and the casual mood: you can swim in the morning, wander to lunch at a beach shack, spend the afternoon on a catamaran and still be back for a swim before dinner. It is a sensible base for couples, friends and small families who plan to be out and about, eating at different places and arranging their own excursions.
Location and getting around
The resort is on the Negril strip, roughly an hour and a half by road from Sangster International Airport at Montego Bay. Most guests arrange a transfer in advance, and once in town taxis are the simplest way to reach the West End, the south coast and tour departure points. Many restaurants, bars and craft vendors are within walking distance along the beach road, so you can leave the car behind on most days.
The rooms
Categories vary, with options for couples and for small groups who need more space. If you want a quiet stay, ask for a room away from the busiest beach bars, and if you want the sea close by, ask about rooms nearer the water. Check what each category includes, such as air conditioning, balconies and kitchen facilities, since these differ between room types.
Who it suits
Couples, friends and independent travellers who prefer to pay for what they use. It also works for families with older children who enjoy the beach and do not need kids’ clubs. Those wanting a full programme of entertainment, or meals and drinks all included, will be happier at one of the large resorts along the strip.
Good to know
Meals and drinks are normally paid separately, so budget for restaurants and taxis. Check when you book whether breakfast is included, whether there is a charge for beach loungers and what the arrangements are for airport transfers. Bring reef-safe sunscreen, a hat and small bills for tips, vendors and day trips.
Eating, drinking and extras
The strip has a wide choice of places to eat, from jerk stands and fish shacks to restaurants with sunset views, so eating out is part of the pleasure here. Rick’s Café is the famous evening stop, and beach bars offer cold drinks and live music. Tour desks can arrange catamaran cruises, a day trip to YS Falls and visits to the south coast, and it is worth booking the headline excursions ahead in the winter season.
When to go
December to April is the busiest and most expensive time, with settled weather and calm water. Summer is warmer and quieter, with lower rates, while the hurricane season runs from June to November, so look for flexible cancellation terms. Prices rise over school holidays, so reserve early for those dates.
Why stay here
- ✓Beach strip location
- ✓Garden setting
- ✓Swimming pool
- ✓On-site restaurant or bar
- ✓Beach access
- ✓Tour desk help
- ✓Sunset views
- ✓Walking distance to beach bars
Good questions
Is CocoLaPalm all-inclusive?+
Meals and drinks are normally paid separately, so check what your rate includes when you book.
Is it close to the beach?+
Yes, it is on the Negril beach strip, with beach bars and restaurants nearby.
Who is it best for?+
Independent travellers and couples who want a relaxed, mid-priced base close to the sand.
